Jewell Parker Rhodes

Jewell Parker Rhodes is an award-winning American author whose fiction and children's books explore African American history, culture, and identity. Bayou Magic is a middle-grade novel set in the Louisiana bayou, blending family, nature, and a touch of magic in a story about a young girl discovering her heritage and her power. Rhodes's audiobooks and books are celebrated for their lyrical prose, historical depth, and their ability to bring important stories to young readers.